2025 Ford Bronco electrical system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2025 Ford Bronco — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Flat towing a 2025 Bronco behind a 2025 Newmar Dutchstar using a Blue Ox tow bar with Demco AirForce Braking System. Ford has a setting called neutral towing. It allows you to tow behind a motorhome with brake lights, braking, etc. When the Ford is in neutral tow, and in neutral gear, all 4 wheel…”
filed Jul 29, 2026
“On June 22, 2026, my 2025 Ford Bronco caught fire while parked outside a store. The vehicle had been parked for approximately five minutes when the fire began. There were no warning lights, alerts, unusual odors, or other indications of a problem before the incident. The fire and heavy smoke…”
filed Jun 23, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuitCampaign 26V468000 · Jul 20, 2026
- Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startupCampaign 25V788000 · Nov 14, 2025
Related service bulletins
Some 2025-2026 Bronco/Bronco Sport/Corsair/F-150/F-Super Duty/Maverick/Mustang/Mustang Mach-E/Ranger vehicles may exhibit a no audio/sound condition. This may be due to the software in the audio control module (ACM). To…
SSM 55021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 20, 2026Some 2021-2026 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a "Park Brake Limited Function Service Required" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may be due to an issue with the driver door harness connector after…
SSM 55009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 14, 2026Some 2024-2026 Bronco vehicles may exhibit various TRM concerns when attempting first time installation of a dealer installed accessory TRM, including one or more of the following: TRM unable to be programmed -Trailer…
SSM 54992 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 8, 2026Quality improvements include: -Powertrain Control Module calibration update to prevent a DTC that may lead to a wrench light
PCM-26.10.0 Bronco · Over The Air · issued Jul 2, 2026Quality improvements include: -Powertrain Control Module calibration update to prevent a DTC that may lead to a wrench light
PCM-26.20.0 Bronco · Over The Air · issued Jul 2, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Bronco years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Bronco | 17 | 24% |
| 2023 Bronco | 22 | 10% |
| 2022 Bronco | 37 | 10% |
| 2021 Bronco | 28 | 13% |
| 1996 Bronco | 10 | 12% |
| 1995 Bronco | 14 | 15% |
| 1994 Bronco | 10 | 11% |
| 1993 Bronco | 3 | 8% |
| 1992 Bronco | 5 | 14% |
| 1991 Bronco | 11 | 34% |
| 1990 Bronco | 18 | 32% |
| 1989 Bronco | 28 | 33% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2025 Ford Bronco
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.